Packed with vibrant flavors and wholesome ingredients, this Quinoa Salad with Avocado is a nutritious choice that will delight your taste buds and energize your day.
Servings: 4
Preparation Time: 15 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Ingredients:
1 cup quinoa, rinsed
2 cups water or vegetable broth
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
1 cucumber, diced
1 bell pepper, diced (red or yellow)
1/2 red onion, finely chopped
1 cup corn (fresh, canned, or frozen)
1 cup black beans, drained and rinsed
1 ripe avocado, diced
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Salt and pepper to taste
For the Dressing:
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp lemon juice
1 tsp Dijon mustard
1 clove garlic
Salt and pepper to taste
Things to use:
Arshia 10-piece Classic German Steel Knife Set
Arshia 10 in 1 Food Processor
Instructions:
1. In a pot, bring 2 cups of water or vegetable broth to a boil. Add rinsed quinoa, cover, and simmer for about 15 minutes until the quinoa is fluffy and the liquid is absorbed. Let it cool.
2. While quinoa is cooking, chop cherry tomatoes, cucumber, bell pepper, red onion, and avocado using the Arshia 10-piece Classic German Steel Knife Set.
3. Using Arshia 10 in 1 Food Processor, combine olive oil, lemon juice, Dijon mustard, garlic, salt, and pepper. Blend until smooth.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine cooked quinoa, chopped vegetables, corn, black beans, diced avocado, and parsley. Toss gently to avoid mashing the avocado.
5. Drizzle the dressing over the salad and mix until evenly coated. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Serve chilled or at room temperature.